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Stift, Protestant student residence in Strasbourg, France

The Stift building combines academic facilities with residential spaces, featuring a large library and a university restaurant for students in Strasbourg.

Founded in 1538 as Saint-Guillaume College, the Stift initially provided education and housing for twelve impoverished students studying Protestant theology.

The Stift houses the Protestant Library of Strasbourg, containing more than 82,000 documents, including books, DVDs, CDs, and exhibition materials.

The university restaurant at Stift serves daily meals to students, with vegetarian options available and discounted fruit and vegetable baskets for purchase.

Students at Stift followed strict regulations in the 16th century, including mandatory religious services and speaking Latin among themselves.

Location: Strasbourg

GPS coordinates: 48.57930,7.74563

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58

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